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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 394.07 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 394.07 and 272.97 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 394.07 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/394.07 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 394.07 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 107,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,567.92/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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